Florida ranks second in the nation for financial scams targeting older people
Tech support fraud was the number one crime type reported by people over 60.
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Tech support fraud was the number one crime type reported by people over 60.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
The Broward Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for a phone scam that has resurfaced.
The Broward Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for a phone scam that has resurfaced.
"Their job is to protect our investments," said one man whose bank account was drained of $15,000. "Otherwise, what's the point of putting it with a bank?"
Rip-off artists often use the same phrases to sow confusion and induce panic among their victims. Here's what to watch out for.
Two unlicensed contractors have been charged with defrauding a South Florida homeowner out of $135,000 in a home remodeling scam.
Alice Lin said she felt suicidal after losing her life savings.
Liza Likins lost more than $1 million in a romance scam to a man she met online. The photo she initially fell for was not what it seemed.
The scammer poses as a law enforcement officer and claims the victim is about to be arrested for not appearing for jury duty but can avoid it by paying a fine.
Authorities are warning of a jury duty scam making the rounds in South Florida.
More people on dating apps are being targeted by scammers using bots and artificial intelligence, according to experts.
Seniors are often the targets of "family emergency" scams.
The city of Fort Lauderdale has recovered over $1 million after the municipal government was scrammed out of the money last year.
Manuel Alfonso Lopez has been charged with organized scheme to defraud
The exchange student was told his family in China was in danger unless he isolated himself, away from society and law enforcement.
Scam reports are up 50 percent for 2023/2022, according to the Better Business Bureau
A phone scam involving thieves impersonating members of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office is targeting residents.
Some less scrupulous individuals are out to make a quick buck at the expense of those who are experiencing hardship during natural disasters like Hurricane Idalia.
The Broward Sheriff's Office is warning people that scammers have begun making calls to the general public claiming to be from their civil division office and asking for money to put an arrest warrant on hold.
The Broward Sheriff's Office says they will never text you to request gift cards, money or any form of payment.
The Broward Sheriff's Office says they will never text you to request gift cards, money or any form of payment.
Scammers can use software to recreate a loved one's voice and make it sound like they're in distress. They then ask for large sums of money.
Miami police said it's worrisome that technology is getting so advanced it can be used like this
A man and a woman are facing charges, accused of scamming an 80-year-old Navy veteran out of $10,000.
